Monday, January 23, 2012

Movie Houses

I may be a bit behind the 8 ball with this one, as there seems to be a number of posts done about this amazing house already, but I decided to share it anyway in case some of you have missed it.

I stumbled across two fabulous movies on Foxtel this weekend, both of which I'd read rave reviews about but hadn't found time to see. Can't imagine why.....They were, Horrible Bosses starring Kevin Spacey, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell et al and The Change Up starring Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds and Leslie Mann.

Both fantastically funny and deliciously rude, and I now have a mad crush on Jason Bateman (Ryan Reynolds is a given!). But the point of all this is that the house that features in The Change Up is pure heaven. I know we all rave about the "Something's Gotta Give", "The Holiday" and "It's Complicated" houses, but you must check this one out too.

The production designer is Barry Robison and set decorator is Debra Schutt. The movie is set in Atlanta although the interior of the house is a set. The house is filled with beautiful classic design and decor, including fabrics/bedding from John Robshaw, Colefax & Fowler, Osborne & Little, rugs by Dash & Albert, paints colours from Benjamin Moore, bathrooms and kitchen details from Waterworks and Restoration Hardware. What more can I say.

Real house exterior in Atlanta
Love the black door and wainscoting

Staircase features a Dash & Albert runner
Walls painted Benjamin Moore Linen White
Real Vermont granite benchops
Splashback tiles from Waterworks

Love the matchstick blinds
Gorgeous banquette seating, overhead pendant and chairs
Furniture for the house was bought at Bungalow Classic in Atlanta
Love that there is kids' paraphernalia everywhere but it still looks stylish

Lovely china collection and those 3 armed scones

Those tufted dining room chairs are just what I'm after for ours


Bathroom scones and tiles from Waterworks, mirror from Restoration Hardware

Heavenly Carrara marble tiles used everywhere
Love this wallpaper with white wainscoting, dark timber floors and Waterworks scones
Love the perfectly matching blue towels and the glass fronted cabinet
Twins nursery features bedding from Dwell Studio



Bedding by John Robshaw

Love the tufted bedhead with those gorgeous bedside lamps

Beautiful arched window with that beautiful curtain fabric



John Robshaw cushion fabric

It did take about 4 hours to watch this movie because I kept pausing on every room to examine in closer detail. So prepare yourself for a long sitting.

If you'd like to read more about the house in detail, check out this post from Cote de Texas blog, which goes into great detail here

8 comments:

  1. I saw this some time back on Cote de Texas....love love love!

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  2. Great post Melinda! It's lovely to get a closer look at what makes movie houses so lovely!

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  3. Oh, that house was amazing! I think it was the main reason I enjoyed the movie! As for the cast - I certainly developed a major crush on Jason Bateman after watching!

    Thanks for sharing the gorgeous pictures.

    M
    xxo

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  4. It's really a gorgeous house, love that backsplash...wow!
    xo
    Sharon

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  5. Just browsing through your gorgeous blog! What a beautiful family you have! I can't wait to follow and divulge such amazing taste! Best wishes to you!

    Desiree

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  6. Hi Melinda,
    I did see this post on Cote de Texas - It is just gorgeous, isn't it? A few of those images went straight to my "inspiration" file. (Especially the bathroom vanity shot - gorgeous!) Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to see the movie yet - but you have definitely reminded me to make sure I do!
    I have lost track of the number of times I have watched "Somethings Gotta Give". I know it has been blogged/talked about/referred to - but I just never tire of it. It still looks as fresh today and lust-worthy as it did when it was first released.
    As well as the other ones you mentioned, my other favourite movie houses are from "The Parent Trap" (the more recent version and both houses, but especially the London Terrace. That bedroom.....) - I also loved the house in "Father of the Bride" (the Steve Martin version).
    What a great post - thank you! Off to borrow that movie now....

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  7. I am now super excited rushing out to get this movie on DVD thanks for the tip :)

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  8. You're a girl after my own heart !! Takes me 4 hours to watch "Practical Magic". Adore her shop in that one !! Thank you for the heads up, I'm off to Big W to buy the DVD right now! xox

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